Taylor, James, 1769-1848

James Taylor, the son of Col. James Taylor, was born on Apr. 19, 1769 in Caroline County, Virginia. He was educated at Rappahannock Academy. In 1788 Taylor was commissioned as surveyor of Caroline County and was made deputy sheriff. He moved to Kentucky in 1792 and settled on the forks between the Licking and Ohio Rivers, founding the town of Newport. He made a fortune in Kentucky land transactions. On June 4, 1812, Taylor paymaster and quartermaster general of the western army under William Hill. He refused to participate in the surrender of Detroit. Taylor married Keturah Moss Leitch in 1795 and they had eleven children. James Taylor died in Newport, Kentucky on Nov. 8, 1848.

From the description of James Taylor papers, 1774-1879. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 297224127

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